Wawasee Road steam line may be bought in two months
J P Dolan of Syracuse warned the Wawasee Route is likely doomed as work ends for now. About 20 workers are laid off while four miles between Vawter Park and Syracuse are ballasted. Milford Syracuse officials plan to buy the parallel tracks and start the steam road within two months if the Wawasee affairs settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Dolan
Syracuse
Warsaw
Wawasee
Vawter Park
Milford-Syracuse
Milford- Syracuse
Interurban
Adams foretold death date to Elkhart judge two years prior
Ambrose Adams near Zion cemetery foretold the manner and day of his death to ex City Judge C Henderson of Elkhart two years earlier. His first wife Miss White, a cousin of Judge Henderson, they met in Osolo township and lived there for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Adams
Zion Cemetery
C. §. Henderson
Elkhart
Adams
Miss White
Judge Henderson
Osolo Township
Gas Stove Fumes Send Three to Hospital in Near-Death
Mrs Marie Hansen, her granddaughter Mabel Hansen, and a roomer were overcome by gas fumes when a stove top was partially pushed off. A physician treated them. all are recovering with Mrs Hansen more seriously affected than the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hansen
Mabel Hansen
Hansen
Sturgis actor becomes Vaudette operator at new post
Chris Vogel of Sturgis Michigan has joined the Vaudette as operator after seven years in the motion picture business. He takes over tonight succeeding Bert Brownlee who has gone back to Canton Ohio. Beginning Wednesday evening only first run films will be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Vogel
Sturgis, Mich
The
Vaudette
Bert Brownlee
Canton, O
Vaudeville Show Comes to Ligonier Tonight
Irwin Vaudeville troupe appears at the K of P hall in Ligonier on Wednesday due to a lecture occupying the Irwin. Goshen residents will have only five nights to enjoy the unusually good vaudeville program this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Irwin
K. of P. Hall
Goshen
Grant’s Horses Shot as Mercy Act Near New Paris
This morning residents of New Paris led two of U S Grant’s old horses out west of the village and shot them. They claim Grant neglected the animals and thus the killing was an act of mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paris
U. S. Grant
Grant
Lightning Strikes Barn Killing Six Horses in LaPorte County
Lightning struck the Peter Mill farm in LaPorte County killing six horses owned by Gus Nelson. The northern part of the state experienced extensive lightning damage over the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Nelson
Peter Mill
LaPorte County
Elkhart School Board Objects to Strafford Maxon Appraisement
The Elkhart school board filed objections to the appraisement of the Strafford Maxon property for school use. The board tendered $2,250 on an appraisement of $2,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart School Board
Strafford Maxon
Purchases Grocery Store
J Collins of 315 North Ninth Street has moved his family to South Bend and bought a suburban grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Collins
North Ninth Street
South Bend
Justice Fitzgerald appoints lunacy commission in Thaw case
New York March 26 Justice Fitzgerald orders a commission in lunacy to examine the Thaw case as part of ongoing legal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fitzgerald
Boreal Mfg. Co. to Start at Ulery Block
Boreal Mfg. Co. rents the Ulery block on North Main and will hire at least 50 workers within a week. The firm will occupy the quarters until the Washington and Second streets factory, due to finish by July 1, is ready. A Chicago shipment of machinery arrived today and will be set up in days. Insurance on last Saturday’s fire is pending adjustment. Adjusters may reach the city tonight or tomorrow. The company plans to reuse much of its old workforce at the Alrey building. Orders are ample for months ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boreal Mfg. Co
Ulery Block
North Main Street
Washington and
Second Streets
Chicago
Asher
Alrey
Superior Court rules St Joseph Elkhart law unconstitutional
The Elkhart circuit court held the St Joseph- Elkhart superior court law unconstitutional, calling the title deceptive and the four year term and appeals provisions invalid. Judges and petitioners expect the case to go to the state supreme court, with defense likely to plead no further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli M. Albright
Elkhart
St. Joseph- Elkhart
Dodge
Supreme Court
Superior Court
James §. Drake
L. W. Vail
E. D. Salsbury
James H. State
James L. Harman
John M. Walfleet
Perry L. Turner
William B. Hile
Vail
Salsbury
Drake
Gov. Hanly
Osolo
Concord
J. H. State of Elkhart
State
Circuit Court
Mrs Draggoo Sues for Divorce and Alimony
Mrs Grace Miller Draggoo sues Harry Draggoo in Auburn for divorce and 15000 alimony. Credible allegations include severe beating witnessed by company, dragged by hair, injuries requiring Fort Wayne Lutheran hospital care. Draggoo fled. authorities seek him in Elkhart County and Goshen, with grand jury involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Grace Miller-Draggoo
Harry Draggoo
Draggoos
Draggoo
Larimore
Fort Wayne
Goshen
Grand
Elkhart County
County Council Adjourns After Community Appropriations
The county council adjourned last evening after approving a list of appropriations. Items include 3000 for loan interest, 222 25 for judge’s furniture, 609 200 for judge’s stationery, 10 for land damage, 500 for two HALOPES bridges, 800 for a new Elkhart bridge, 3800 and 500 for Jackson township bridges, 200 for a Benton stone arch, 568 25 for Elkhart city school case, 223 75 for poor farm fuel, 500 for sextennial enumeration, and 30 for township and city plats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baugoth
Elkhart
Jackson
Benton
Dedicatory Services Planned for St Marks M E Church
Dedicatory services are set for Easter Sunday at St. Mark's M E Church with Pastor Rev W C Butts, Rev Dr Henry W Bennett of Warsaw, presiding elder of the Northern Indiana M E conference, and lecturer Rev C O Merica of Warsaw. The church interior is being finished and a large audience is expected. program details will be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s M. BE
W. C. Butts
Henry W. Bennett
Warsaw
Indiana
M. E
C. O. Merica
Presbyterian choir to present Easter cantata Resurrection
At Christmas the Presbyterian choir praised The Manger Throne and now plans Easter Sunday evening performance of Ballard's Resurrection According to St John. The work features solos duets and choruses with an added string quartet for organ accompaniment. The quartet includes two violins a viola and a cello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
St. John
Little Miss Mary Whitehead Celebrates Fifth Birthday
Society notes report Mary Whitehead celebrated her fifth birthday at home yesterday. A large group of young friends attended including Mabel Beav er Florence Beav er Stella Spry Mable Lehman Agnes Lehman Elizabeth Kauffman Hazel Landaw Josephine Ogle Beulah Thomas George Whitehead Carl Casey Donald Whitehead Walter Smith Donald Overholt Clarence Roe Theodore Whitehead Boyd Ogle Dwight Lehman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Whitehead
Mabel
Florence Beaver
Stella Spry
Mable
Agnes Lehman
Elizabeth Kauffman
Hazel Landaw
Josephine Ogle
Beulah Thomas
George Whitehead
Carl Casey
Donald Whitehead
Walter Smith
Donald Overholt
Clarence Roe
Theodore Whitehead
Boyd Ogle
Dwight Lehman
Pastor Zeigler resigns from four Lutheran parishes
Rev. B. W. Zeigler of Middlebury Vistula Griner's and Fish Lake Lutheran churches yesterday tendered his resignation to the joint council. It takes effect May 1 as he moves to Belleview Kentucky for new duties. The Middlebury parish currently has no pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Zeigler
Middlebury
Vistula
Griner’s
Fish Lake
Belleview
Bucklea Valley Line to Begin Operation in Three Months
A rail project states the Bucklea Valley line will be in operation within three months, linking Lagrange and Angola. Local officials anticipate freight and passenger service starting soon along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklea Valley
Lagrange
Angola
Wheat blight feared as crop damaged at Leas and Galbreath’s
Farmers report all wheat killed but notice grass on hats at Leas and Galbreath’s, signaling a local harvest concern and possible drought impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leas & Galbreath’s
Plea for Posterity Lecture on Heredity at Irwin
Last lecture in the winter course features a talk titled A Plea for Posterity or the Problem of Heredity with stereopticon visuals from travels. The speaker, noted for Harp of the Senses and Secret Character Building, discusses heredity's influence on life and urges attendance for all ages. Single admission 50 cents. Wednesday March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Irwin
Claim case on trial over nurse's services to mother
The case of Ella B. Miller vs Andrew J. Miller admr of Elizabeth Miller estate is before the court for a second trial over a $3300 claim for nursing services. The plaintiff is the late William H. Miller's daughter. the defendant her brother. The jury earlier was told to find for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella B. Miller
Andrew J. Miller
Admr
Elizabeth Miller
William 4 H. Miller
Clinton Township
Miss Miller
Local residents visit cities and return home for holidays
Ira Miller spent yesterday in South Bend and others arrived from Millersburg Milford Mishawaka Leesburg Warsaw Goshen Centreville Ligonier Mt Clemens Chicago and Chicago for visits business or travel. Several researchers bankers pastors and postal clerks are noted with long lists of relatives and trips including Easter plans and departures to Canada Mexico and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Seals
Millersburg
Lewis Rodibaugh
Milford
Will Hazelton
The
Elkhart
Canada
Maurice Brubaker
Warsaw
Goshen
A. H. Avery
Centreville
Mich
Jos. W. McKie
A. Gants
Ligonier
Cronin
Mt. Clemens
J. G. Oppenheim
Truman Blough
Middlebury
A. J. Mehl
John
Menno Blough
Warren Berlin
Jonas Yoder
Chicago
Hubert Whitmer
Yale
H. Whitmer
John Rees
Dunkirk
Charles Rees
Vaudette
Elmer Neff
Grand Junction Col
Harvey Hoffman
la Trinidad
Mexico
O. GC
Vernon
Benton Township
Los Angeles
Cal
Oberlin
Ohio
J. W. Kronk
Jeannette Beck
May Graham
Pueblo
Col
Helen Gault
Sterling
Ill
Chester Adams
Harriman
Tenn
Cincinnati
C. G. Adams
Vevay
Ind
Jefferson Theatre Reopens with Krutz as Manager
George Krutz to continue as local manager at the Jefferson Theatre after a fire. Harry G. Sommers, meeting directors at Hotel Hascall, closes a formal agreement to take management of the rebuilt playhouse. Lease continues the old arrangement. Sommers heads to South Bend to begin booking contracts and plan dedicatory attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Krutz
the Jefferson
Harry G. Sommers
Jefferson Theatre Co
Hotel Hascall
Sommers
South Bend
Depositions Taken In Federal Suit Over Cher ryvale Bonds
In Fort Wayne the depositions of Judge S A Wood former referee E V Harris Clerk T J Logan and John W Hanan were taken in a Topeka Kan federal court case over ownership of about 2500 worth of the Federal Betterment company of Cherryvale Kansas The suit stems from an attempted sale of bonds by attorney Wuinton of Topeka Kas Judge Gavin of Indianapolis represented Trustee K Gannard in the deposition procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
S. A. Wood
E. V. Harris
T. J. Logan
John W. Hanan
Topeka
Kan
Federal Betterment Company
Cherryvale
Wuinton
Kas
Gavin
Indianapolis
K. Gannard
Enos A Mills to Speak on Forest Life at Library
Prominent forest lover Enos A Mills will present a talk on the forest and forest life at the public library assembly room in St Paul. The speech, part of the Biennial Convention activities, is scheduled for March 26 at 8 o clock this evening, drawing praise from a wide audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
St. Paul
Mills
Public Library
Lake Shore Railroad Plans Sub-One-Cent Fare Trials
Passenger agents in Cleveland determined that excursion rates under one cent per mile would be offered this summer on the Lake Shore railroad despite Ohio's two cent fare law and Indiana's adoption of the same rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Lake Shore Railroad
Ohio
Indiana
Return from Chicago Forces Swift Move of Swart
Robert Swart, employed by Hibberd Spencer and Bartlett in Chicago, has been compelled to return to Goshen due to a severe rheumatic attack that renders him unable to fill his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert Swart
Hibberd, Spencer & Bartlett
Goshen
Lightning Strikes Barn on Schultholis Farm Near Middlebury
Forenoon lightning struck John Zimmerman’s barn on the Schultholis farm a mile northwest of Middlebury. Two sheep and several hogs were killed while the barn sustained only slight damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ Zimmerman
Schultholis
Middlebury
Outbreak of Smallpox Plagues Local Region
A vast amount of trouble is caused by smallpox across the state section. Hardly a town is free from it as authorities scramble to prevent spread. The disease had not been heard of here in years, but efforts to control it have not fully succeeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draggoo
Hastland sale nets 325000 for Cleveland excursion steamer
The Hastland, once touted as the fastest freshwater boat and a Goshen favorite, has been sold for 325000. The vessel will operate as an excursion steamer from Cleveland with trips planned to Toledo and Cedar Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastland
Goshen
Cleveland
Toledo
Cedar Point
Ills and Improvement Report From Local Families
Sick list notes Harry Leaming recovering from two weeks pneumonia. The Swartz child of Middlebury remains very ill and in serious condition after a lengthy illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Leaming
Charles Swartz
Middlebury
Lecture at Goshen Public Library Tonight
A public lecture will be given at Goshen Public Library tonight starting at 8:15 PM for general audiences. The event invites community members to attend and learn from the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Boreal Mfg. Co. Pays Off Workers Tuesday Evening
All Boreal Mfg Co employees will be paid off at 5 o'clock Tuesday evening at the lumber office of Charles E Neidig. Harry Asher manager. The girl from the golden west bought a hat at Leas Galbreath's. you should do likewise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boreal Mfg. Co
Charles E. Neidig
Harry Asher
Mgr
The
Golden ' West
Leas & Galbreath's
Notable Names in Letter List Appearing in Local Page
The list includes Emery J. Bailey Miss Mary Bot torf Enterprise Washer Co Miss Myrtle Emery Chas Flickinger B F Henedy Jess Hartman Miss Els ie Irene Lake Henry Miller James Meyer Joseph Peterson Mrs Florence Replogle. The names indicate a reader’s social or business directory snippet with various individuals and a company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery J. Bailey
Mary Bottorf
Enterprise Washer Co
Myrtle Emery
Chas. Flickinger
B. F. Henedy
Jess Hartman
Elsie Irene Lake
Henry Miller
James Meyer
Joseph Peterson
Florence Replogle
Enos A Mills to Speak at Public Library this Evening
The notable Colorado figure Enos A Mills, scientist journalist mountaineer and versatile guide, will present at the public library tonight at 8 o clock with no admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Enos. A. Mills
Four rooms for rent near court with light housekeep
A rental notice offering four rooms for light housekeeping is available a half block from the court house. Enquiries at 611 South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Meeting of St Mark's Mite Society Scheduled
The meeting of the Mite Society of St Mark's M I Church will be held in the church parlors tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mite Society of St
Mortuary notices list several Obituaries in Elkhart
McFadden Mrs 28 daughter of Peter Walker Elkhart died in Colorado Springs Col Survived by husband father four sisters three brothers Manning Ebenezer M 69 Civil War veteran died at home Elkhart Survived by wife one son two sisters one brother Slattery Mrs Catherine died at 306 North Second Street after a yearlong illness Born Ireland 1835 Came to U S 1853 Married 1855 Seven children two living James D and Agnes Slattery Husband died three years ago Lived in Goshen 50 years Funeral services at St Johns Catholic church Thursday 2 30 Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery Regular funeral at 9 a m Monday at Catholic church
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Kings County
Ireland
Katherine Egan
Patrick Slattery
Toledo
James D
Agnes Slattery
Goshen
St. John’s Catholic Church
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Building Homes On West Side Expanding Rapid Growth
No less than six new houses rise on the West Side as the area continues to grow rapidly, signaling a surge in development and housing activity. Local officials note ongoing construction and increasing demand for residential space.
Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs Walter Fulmer Near Elkhart
A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Walter Fulmer four miles south of Elkhart. The family announces the birth in the local records, noting the newborn’s arrival in the rural community.
Fire Destroys Mennonite Publishing Plant in Elkhart
A fire started in the lower elevator shaft of the Mennonite Publishing plant near the Elks building in Elkhart this morning, possibly from a lit cigarette. The blaze burned for over two hours, damaging four floors with losses estimated at 25 000 to 40 000 dollars, with insurance around 65 000 dollars. linotype operator John Kornaman suffered severe burns while attempting to save his machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Publishing Company
Elks
Elkhart
John Kornaman
Linotype
Are They Fakes Promoters Under Postal Probe
Postal authorities investigate several promoter schemes with Elkhart offices and watered stock. One case targets West Farm company promising 200 yearly on 10, selling 500000 irrigation and farm development stock in Colorado. Another targets Lucky Horseshoe Four Leaf Clover Mining and oil company led by U S Enders. Government probes seek to deny mail use if charges are verified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
West Farm Company
Colorado
Lucky Horseshoe Four Leaf Clover Mining and Oil Company
U. S
Best Misidentifies Stolen Horse Rig in Elkhart
Police officer Miller confronted George W. Best yesterday afternoon when he saw him driving a horse and buggy. Best had telephoned a livery for a rig and mistook the Dutter horse for his own, after finding it hitched in front of his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Duiter
Elkhart
Miller
George W. Best
Mr. Best
Best
Dutter
Streets Flooded as Catch Basins Clogged in Shower
During a heavy shower many catch basins in the parish district became clogged preventing water flow. Lincoln Avenue formed a regular stream as water overran its banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paryed District
Lincoln Avenue
Howell Post G A R summons meeting for March 29
All members of Charles W. Howell Post No. 90 G A R are requested to attend a post meeting on March 29 for important business. W S Bitner, Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Howell Post, No
W. S. Bitner
Com
Lightning strikes Elk Hart Big Four water tower
A lightning bolt struck the Big Four water tower in Elk Hart this morning. No structural damage occurred beyond splintered timbers, and the facility remains serviceable. The incident caused no injuries or disruptions to water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Lookout for Bad Money and Spurious Coins Circulating
The Hawks Hardware Co warns of widespread bad money in circulation with clever forgeries. They note cadences of counterfeits and urge vigilance while promoting their seed and plant orders from Vaughan.
Hawks Hardware Firm Holds Line on Hose After 16 Years
The Hawks Hardware Co. continues to handle its single hose line with no reason to change after sixteen years of steady operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware Co
Elkhart Labor Movement Predicted for City Factories
The Elkhart Truth foresees factory labor in Elkhart shifting to union basis soon amid ongoing organized labor concerns. The piece notes several improvements underway at local establishments including Hotel Bucklen and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
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Wawasee Road
Sandusky Portland Cement Co
Winona Trolley
LAW Bad
Dumurer
Mrs. Draggoo
St. Mark’s M. E
Society ; News
M. C. Shrock
J. B. de Motte
Bertha E. Miller
Holly W. Miller
Wiladean Miller
Henry H. Doll
Mary Doll
Theresa
Byron
Louise
Archibald Yenna
Nappanee
Mary Peterson
Arthur G. Markley
Brittannia M. Kreider
Warren G. Hill
Edmund Kerstetter
Elkhart National Bank
Charles Banfield
Ira Miller
Enos A. Mills
Hit
Convention of Women’s
Mortuary Record
Vaughan
Bucklen
Bikehart
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